Infrastructure tutorials

Production-grade guides for Linux, servers, security and performance. Copy-paste commands, multi-distro support, written by engineers who run this in production.

performance Advanced

Optimize Linux RAID configuration for maximum disk performance with mdadm and advanced tuning

Learn how to configure and optimize Linux RAID arrays with mdadm for maximum disk performance. This comprehensive guide covers RAID level selection, advanced mdadm parameters, kernel I/O scheduler optimization, and file system tuning for high-throughput workloads.

45 min 4 distros 563 views
databases Advanced

Implement TimescaleDB backup strategies and point-in-time recovery with automated failover

Configure comprehensive TimescaleDB backup solutions with continuous WAL archiving, automated point-in-time recovery procedures, and monitoring systems to ensure data protection and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 276 views
security Intermediate

Setup remote backup storage with S3-compatible encryption and automated retention policies

Configure secure, encrypted backup storage using S3-compatible providers with automated retention policies, client-side GPG encryption, and monitoring scripts for reliable data protection.

45 min 4 distros 478 views
security Intermediate

Configure backup encryption with GPG and rsync for secure automated backups

Set up automated encrypted backups using GPG 2.4 and rsync with systemd timers. This tutorial covers GPG key management, encrypted backup scripts, and restoration procedures for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 691 views
devops Advanced

Configure Consul backup and disaster recovery with automated snapshots and restoration

Set up automated Consul snapshots with verification, implement disaster recovery procedures, and configure monitoring for production-grade backup strategies that ensure service discovery data protection.

45 min 4 distros 641 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux file encryption with LUKS and cryptsetup for data protection

Learn how to encrypt files and partitions using LUKS encryption with cryptsetup tools. This tutorial covers creating encrypted volumes, managing encryption keys, and automating mount operations for secure data protection.

45 min 6 distros 660 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MongoDB 8.0 with authentication and SSL encryption

Set up MongoDB 8.0 from official repositories with authentication enabled and SSL/TLS encryption. Configure admin users, implement security hardening, and establish monitoring for production deployments.

25 min 6 distros 581 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux file compression and archiving with tar, gzip and backup automation

Learn to create compressed archives with tar and gzip, manage different compression formats, and implement automated backup scripts with rotation for efficient system maintenance and data protection.

25 min 6 distros 601 views
databases Intermediate

Configure Apache Cassandra cluster with multi-node setup and performance optimization

Set up a production-ready Apache Cassandra cluster with multiple nodes, configure replication strategies, and optimize JVM settings and performance parameters for high-throughput distributed NoSQL workloads.

45 min 6 distros 532 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system backup automation with rsync and systemd timers

Set up automated Linux system backups using rsync with SSH authentication, systemd timers for scheduling, retention policies, email notifications, and monitoring. Perfect for production environments requiring reliable backup automation.

25 min 6 distros 749 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize MySQL query performance with indexes and query profiling for high-traffic applications

Learn how to dramatically improve MySQL query performance using proper indexing strategies, query profiling tools, and InnoDB optimization techniques. This tutorial covers slow query log analysis, EXPLAIN plan interpretation, and memory tuning for production databases.

45 min 6 distros 461 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure ClickHouse for high-performance analytics with clustering

Set up ClickHouse OLAP database with clustering support for real-time analytics workloads. Configure distributed tables, security, SSL encryption, and monitoring for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 499 views

Need help?

Don't want to manage this yourself?

We handle infrastructure for businesses that depend on uptime. From initial setup to ongoing operations.

Talk to an engineer